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Douro Delights with Lisbon and Madrid Lisbon → Madrid (2028)

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From Lisbon to Madrid
4.2
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  • Padrão dos Descobrimentos monument mirrored in still water with 25 de Abril Bridge glowing at twilight.
  • Crystal Palace and lake in Madrid’s Retiro Park surrounded by autumn foliage, waterfowl on the grass.
  • Iconic Belem Tower standing over the Tagus River against a brilliant blue Lisbon sky.
  • Interior refrigerated counters of a gourmet stall with a hanging sign inside Mercado de San Miguel.
  • Colorful fairy-tale Pena Palace perched on a forested hill bathed in warm evening light.
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  • Exterior glass facade of Mercado de San Miguel with scaffolding nets and wrought-iron columns.
  • Almudena Cathedral glowing at twilight above a lively square, framed by leafy branches.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 200
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lisbon)
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  2. Day 2

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Meals
    Dinner (Special dinner with fellow travellers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lisbon)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jerónimos Monastery
    • Tasting of Pastel de Nata
    • Tasting of Portuguese salt cod fritters
    Landmarks
    Jerónimos Monastery
  3. Day 3

    Lisbon - Sintra

    Lisbon - Sintra
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lisbon)

    Included Activities

    • Visit King Ferdinand II's Park and National Palace of Pena

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at local restaurants in Sintra
    Landmarks
    National Palace of Pena
    Serra de Sintra
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto

    Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner on river ship)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Visit medieval city of Coimbra and oldest university
    • Embark on river ship
    • Illuminations cruise around Porto
    Landmarks
    University of Coimbra
  5. Day 5

    Porto

    Porto
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Palácio da Bolsa guided tour
    • Cocktail reception at Palácio da Bolsa
    • Traditional fado performance in Arabian Hall

    Optional Activities

    • Porto Exploration - scenic cable car ride and port wine tasting
    • Portuguese Tart Cooking Class with renowned chef
    • Active Walking Tour of Porto through medieval streets and Ribeira
    Landmarks
    Palácio da Bolsa
    Porto Old Town
    Ribeira Quarter
  6. Day 6

    Porto - Entre-os-Rios

    Porto - Entre-os-Rios
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Village Visit - Schist village in Penafiel
    • Winery Tour and Tasting at Quinta da Aveleda with wine and cheese pairing
    Landmarks
    Quinta da Aveleda
  7. Day 7

    Régua

    Régua
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional lunch at Quinta da Pacheca with wine tasting)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Douro Museum visit
    • Hands-on tile-painting experience (azulejos)
    • Signature Experience - Lunch and wine tasting at Quinta da Pacheca
    Landmarks
    Douro Museum
    Quinta da Pacheca
  8. Day 8

    Régua - Pinhão

    Régua - Pinhão
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Optional Activities

    • Lamego Tour - guided tour with Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies visit and Bola de Lamego tasting
    • Visit Palácio de Mateus
    Landmarks
    Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    Palácio de Mateus
  9. Day 9

    Pinhão

    Pinhão
    Meals
    Dinner (Captain's farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pinhão Railway Station
    • Venture to a local quinta
    Landmarks
    Pinhão Railway Station
  10. Day 10

    Pocinho - Vega de Terron

    Pocinho - Vega de Terron
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Optional Activities

    • Côa Parque Museum visit
    • Côa Archaeological Park Rock Art tour at Penascosa with 4WD journey
    Landmarks
    Côa Parque Museum
    Penascosa Rock Art Site
  11. Day 11

    Vega de Terron - Salamanca - Madrid

    Vega de Terron - Salamanca - Madrid
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madrid)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Salamanca
    • Visit University of Salamanca
    • Visit House of Shells (Casa de las Conchas)
    Landmarks
    University of Salamanca
    House of Shells
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  12. Day 12

    Madrid

    Madrid
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madrid)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Royal Palace
    • Visit Plaza Mayor
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Plaza Mayor
  13. Day 13

    Madrid

    Madrid
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madrid)

    Optional Activities

    • Madrid Food Tour - traditional sights, smells and flavours of Spanish cuisine
    • Museo del Prado - artwork from Velázquez, Goya, Raphael, Rubens and Bosch
    • Santiago Bernabéu Stadium tour - home of Real Madrid Football Club
    Landmarks
    Museo del Prado
    Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
  14. Day 14

    Madrid

    Madrid

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Lisbon

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  • MS Estrela

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  • Madrid

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